HMS Indefatigable by ECK - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64

[ECK]

After rounds today able to move forward 6 tile lengths. Appreciating the curves although I have to admit the copper paint actually looked pretty good.

[Kevin]

that looks very nice indeed

[ECK]

So far it looks like I can do 6 tile lengths a day. The water line appears to be looking pretty straight so far so I won't have to cut the tiles along the whole length at the end which is not easy. I think just a bit of retape and paint perhaps. Time will tell

[JeffT]

Coming along nicely.

[Knocklouder]

That is some awesome building. The painting is very well done and the copper is awesome         

[ECK]

Nine more tile lengths forward, looks lie 1/2 way. Waterline still pretty straight.

[ECK]

Getting there, last post for the week as I am going to enjoy the beach and lovely city of Charleston SC.

[ECK]

Back from vacation.Enjoyed seeing the progress of Glenn, Allen and James on their models. I think all of us are doing slightly different versions which is great to see  A few pics of the beach (under our shibumi, best thing for the beach)and sailing in Charleston Harbor.

 

A

 

A little more progress today. The horseshoes took a time.

[James H]

What a lovely coppering job.

[Kevin]

yes the coppering looks fantastic

[ECK]

Thanks, but definitely the copper tape would have been easier

[ECK]

Finally done. I gave 3 coats of poly, taped the edges, poly'd the tape edge, repainted the black wale then re-coated with poly. Next is the rudder which will take at least a day to do given the coppering then fixing it in place. It is a  shame that Chris could not get the single copper piece for the rudder, would have life much easier.

[DonSangria]

That coppering looks amazing!

[ECK]

Finally finished coppering. The darn rudder took 5 hrs to do.Got to at last turn it right side up again. Taking a hint from another member, notice the lazy susan turn table I got. Makes moving it a lot easier.

[James H]

Looking sweet, and that's a lovely copper job, even if the rudder took an age!

[ECK]

Bow done and figure painted and test fitted. Next will be the stern windows

 

[Theodosius]

The copper is great! It points out your very good base - wood work on the hull end they're lines!

[ECK]

It is nice to see the subtle curves with the copper reflections/shadows, thanks !

[ECK]

Stern area almost done, "glass" panes drove me nuts, kept flying off in all sorts of directions but fortunately did not lose any. Also put in depth markers.

[chris watton]

Brilliant!

[Kevin]

very nice indeed

[ECK]

Completed the fenders, steps and lanterns. Also fitted the channels which went in pretty easily given the pre drilled pin holes and the marks on the channels. Edges have a nice reveal.

 

[Kevin]

lovely work, she looks so clean and tidy, you will soon be on to masting

[Quimp Slattery]

‘Sharp’ is the word that comes to mind when I look at this model. You seem to be modelling in High Definition. It’s outstanding. 
 

Your photos are beautiful too. 

[ECK]

Thanks all. I am definitely a few months behind Kevin when it comes to masting, especially as those ship boats take some time and I tend to do them before the masts. Iphone 12 has a great camera.

[Kevin]

15 minutes ago, ECK said:

Thanks all. I am definitely a few months behind Kevin when it comes to masting, especially as those ship boats take some time and I tend to do them before the masts. Iphone 12 has a great camera.

i will avoid the boat building as long as possible

[ECK]

Today fitted the knees and eye-bolts then painted it up. You can see from underneath I bent the eye-bolts so they ill not pop out under the strain of the rigging.

[ECK]

It took a few days but all the deadeyes and chains in. Used the string method from the mast to get the angles correct.

Deadeyes in

Chains on starboard side pre touch up

Po

 

Post paint touch up with iron black

 

 

Next will be taking care of the deck pieces to complete the hull. Will leave anchors to the end and will also add the stunsail booms.

[Blue Ensign]

A fine job on building the hull ECK, well done👍

 

B.E.

[ECK]

Thanks. Agree with your post on being dogged in doing things. Hard to say good enough.